Purpose

The purpose of the Residential Sustainability Grant program is to encourage residents to reduce their carbon footprint by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. For questions, please call 913-385-4604 or email permits@pvkansas.com.

Apply for the Grant

The Community Development Department will accept applications online with OpenGov beginning February 1, 2024  and all applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please click here to apply.

• Click here to view grant guidelines and requirements.

Program Overview

• The City will provide a 25% match for energy efficiency improvements for one- and two-family dwellings with a minimum $2,000 investment by the property owner or a 50% match with a minimum $1,000 for an insulation-only project
• Reimbursement amounts from the City will be a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $2,500.
• Energy-saving improvements must meet the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and/or the attached project specifications, whichever results in the greatest energy efficiency.
• The residential sustainability grant can be used in conjunction with the Exterior Grant (but one project cannot be funded by both programs).

Program Eligibility

• The project must be at a one- or two-family dwelling.
• Eligible improvements include, but are not limited, to the following: home energy audit by a certified auditor, solar power, wind power, energy-efficient HVAC or water heater, energy-efficient windows or doors, insulation, geothermal heating and cooling, and duct sealing.
• All improvement projects must meet the requirements of the 2021 IECC and/or the attached specifications, whichever results in the greatest energy efficiency.
• The Building Official is granted the authority to determine if a proposed project meets the overall eligibility and purpose of the grant program.
• All improvements must conform to the City of Prairie Village municipal code.
• Contractors utilized to perform the improvements must have an active contractor’s license through the City and Johnson County.
• Property owner must be current on all property taxes in Prairie Village and property free of code violations.

Process

• The program will be managed by the Community Development Department.

• The property owner will submit an application to the City, and all applications will be reviewed in the order they are received until all grant funds are exhausted.
• The application must include all bids for the improvements, including all project specification sheets.
• The application and project specification sheets will be reviewed by the Building Official for compliance with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and the attached specifications.
• Application approval must occur prior to the start of work, and applicants will only be approved after a code enforcement officer has confirmed that no code violations are present at the property.
• The property owner is responsible for ensuring that all required permits have been obtained. All permits must be in place prior to any work taking place.
• Work must be completed within 120 days of application approval.

Reimbursement Process

• The property owner is responsible for ensuring that all required permits have been obtained. All permits must be in place prior to any work taking place.

• Work must be completed within 120 days of application approval.

• Upon completion of the improvements the applicant must submit qualified project receipts, invoices and proof of payment (canceled check, credit card receipt, or cashier’s check only – no cash) to the Community Development Department. Total project expenses must be at least $2,000 or $1,000 for insulation only projects. Items on the receipt must be clearly marked and explained.
• Codes staff will schedule post-project inspections. One inspection will be to verify project completion in accordance with required specifications. The other inspection will be to confirm no exterior code violations are present.